Family and Faith Guide the Work at Double K Gelbvieh
AFTON, OKLA. - Rodney and Heather Knepp built their cattle operation with a focus on family, quality livestock and a dedication to agriculture. Located near Afton, Okla., in Ottawa County, Double K Gelbvieh operates as both a seedstock Gelbvieh program and a commercial cow/calf herd.
Today, the Knepps manage approximately 20...
AGS: Not just a red meat allergy
It might be easy to think that something as small as a tick is harmless, but as a growing number of people in Arkansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma are learning, this tiny arachnid can cause life-altering illness.
Living with Alpha-Gal Syndrome is different for everyone, but staying vigilant and stopping the tick bites is one...
From healthy beef to registered sales
MIAMI, OKLA. - Dale and Gina Francisco of DG Longhorn Ranch developed their registered Texas Longhorn operation after purchasing their first animals in 2012 near Miami, Okla., in Ottawa County. What began as a small effort to provide healthy beef for their family gradually evolved into a cow/calf enterprise focused on genetic quality, manageable...
Providing professional gaited horsemanship
THAYER, MO. - “In the past, we’ve sold horses, sight unseen, but I won’t do that again,” Mike Meizler of Rafter M Training Stables stated recently when describing their training operation at Thayer, Missouri in Oregon County. Mike and Joy Meizler train gaited Missouri Fox Trotters, specifically for trail riding.
“Our goal is to provide a safe...
Libby Shaver, the future of young cattlewoman
GROVESPRING, MO. - Libby Shaver of Grovespring, Mo., comes from a long line of Ozark farmers, including her parents, Shane and Denise Shaver, grandparents, Steve and Doreen Shaver of Morgan, Mo., great-grandfather, Darell Rue, and her brother Dakota and his family, all of whom have been supportive of her continuing in the family...
A Eureka Springs Gem, Containing Countless Treasures from Local Artists
EUREKA SPRINGS, ARK. - The historic town of Eureka Springs, often coined Little Switzerland, is no stranger to art. The whole town is showcased in creative endeavors to offer a unique experience like none other. While there is no shortage of shops lining the historic rock-paved streets of Eureka’s downtown,...
Location: Stockton, Missouri
County: Cedar
Owner: Johnny Walker II
History of the business: I grew up in Stockton and graduated from Stockton school in 2018. My dad has been involved in building and construction, owning his own business in the area for as long as I can remember.
In 2021 I graduated from Iron Eagle Welding Academy in Stockton and began traveling for...
Hometown: Deer, Ark.
County: Newton, Ark.
Family members: Michael Varner (Husband)
What is your off-the-farm job/career? “I am a professional photographer and content creator through my business, Chyanne Fogg Photography. I specialize in livestock, western lifestyle, and agricultural event photography, working with producers, breeders, and organizations across the region. My goal is to tell the story of agriculture through images and video...
Hometown: Bluejacket, Okla.
County: Craig
Parents: Aaron and Katrina Williams
Siblings: Brock Williams
FFA chapter or 4-H club: Bluejacket FFA and Craig County 4-H
Chapter advisor or club leader: Shawn Martin and Ashley Bible
What is your involvement in agriculture? I did not grow up on a large farm, but my family had a small cow/calf operation that introduced me to agriculture at a young age. My...
2026 marks the Centennial celebration of the Mother Road
Hit the road this year for a once-in-a-100-year trip and explore and discover all the exciting events and activities that will celebrate the Mother Road’s 100th anniversary. There will be many projects and programs to participate in that will be commemorating the Mother Road. Many activities will be focused on preservation,...
County: Madison County, Ark.
Owners: Ruth and Jim Jones
History of the Business: Ruth Jones started the business in 2020 in Springdale, but in 2025, she and her husband, Jim, built and moved to a brand-new sale barn in Hindsville, Arkansas. The grand opening in mid-December had more than 1,000 visitors and the first cattle sale had almost 1,400 head of...
One of the most important management decisions in a cow/calf operation is determining when cows should calve. Yet, there is no single “best” calving...
Tips for managing ticks and flies around cattle this spring
As Oklahoma enters the spring months, Dr. Jonathan Cammack, Oklahoma State University State Extension Specialist...
Alpha-gal syndrome gives new urgency to tick prevention
As temperatures rise and people begin camping, fishing and farming, it’s more important than ever to be...
Tall fescue arises as long-term cover crop
Tall fescue has established itself regionally as one of the most versatile grass species, and its value as...
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